This category would include products such as ground beef, processed meats, baked goods, and/or other processed products that are uniformly homogenized. Below is a list of mitigation strategies that would help alleviate vulnerabilities frequently associated with these production processes.

Securing all cleaning and sanitation supplies

Restricting equipment controls to authorized personnel

Securing all sampling ports

Securing air vents with one way valves

Conducting a visual inspection prior to using the mixer

When practical, using self-contained equipment

Protecting the integrity of compressed air/inert gases if used at the mixer

Engineering equipment controls to preclude unauthorized use or access

Using engineering applications to limit accessibility where practical

Restricting physical access to the mixer

Positioning the mixer for maximum visibility

Ensuring that all equipment removed from the production environment are cleaned/sanitized/inspected prior to returning to service

It is recommended that companies select the appropriate mitigations that best fit their needs.

This category would include liquid storage silos, tanker trucks, and/or other food service products/ingredients that are batched in large volumes. Below is a list of mitigation strategies that would help alleviate vulnerabilities frequently associated with industries handling these types of products/ingredients.

Restricting equipment controls to authorized personnel

Using Clean-in-Place (CIP) equipment when possible

Securing any unused ports

Securing all air vents with one way valves

Filtering all compressed gases used at the hopper

Installing an alarm system at hopper access points and sampling ports

Ensuring adequate lighting around the hopper

Installing windows in offices to enable easy observation of the production floor

Ensuring that all equipment removed from the production environment is cleaned/ sanitized/ inspected prior to returning to service

Requiring that all contractors hired for cleaning and maintenance operations have adequate employee screening procedures

Verifying/auditing service contractor’s employee screening plan

If logical at this stage in processing, add or increase non-thermal treatments to FDA limits approved for the commodity in process (e.g., irradiation, UV light)

It is recommended that companies select the appropriate mitigations that best fit their needs.

This category would include fluid dairy/milk, perishable items, and/or other processed products that must be refrigerated. Below is a list of mitigation strategies that would help alleviate vulnerabilities frequently associated with industries processing these types of products.

This category would include components such as back doors to your operation, loading docks, employee entrances, and/or other entry points to your operation. Below is a list of mitigation strategies that would help alleviate vulnerabilities frequently associated with these factors.

Confirm the identity and credentials for all job applicants being considered for employment.